"Momma! I think we're already here in Louisiana!" Mona cried as she rushed out to the window and looked out of it. She then peered down and noticed a group of soldiers hauling a young auburn-haired woman into the palace gates. A chill ran down her spine as she realized who it was.

Samantha...

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"So I hear there's a restaurant here in the Hyperion? Why don't we grab a bite to eat?" Bryon proposed.

The Hyperion then landed next to the car as the platform slid down and the gang emerged into the open with a huge cart of toys. Meryl then turned to see Lee and grinned. "Momma!" she cried as she rushed over to hug her.

"Meryl, how goes the trip?" Lee greeted her daughter with a squeeze as she pulled back to smile at her.

:It was great! The kids really love their new toys," Meryl answered with a smile.

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The couple soon walked into the same restaurant that Jackson and Miracle went to on their first date. Bryon then walked over to a small table as he sat Sasha down gently before he sat down next to her. He placed a napkin on his lap and cleared his throat.

"Hello, Julie," Doug called out to his wife as he and the team walked over to the group and he hugged her. "How was the beauty salon?"

"It was good," Julie answered. "Also, we have a new friend. Everyone, meet Amstrak. She's a Turrigian."

"What's that? A bug type of alien?" Philippe wrinkled her nose.

"Sort of," Naeten shrugged. "Basically, her species are the ones that engineer the evolution of various species by helping with their reproductive process. They believe that by mating with them, they are helping them survive. I don't know. It's kind of complicated."

"Yewch!" Julian grimaced.

"Also, your mother said that we have to go see her. She says that you have to participate in a joining ceremony with Rhonda and Rod so you three can be officially recognized by the community as mates," Renee added.

"Mates?" Lee stammered. "Where are they?"

"Last I saw them, I think they're in their room," Meryl informed her mother.

"I'll go get them," Lee sighed as she turned to Julie. "You keep an eye on Vincent."